A 68-year-old man with suspected appendicitis has RLQ pain and leukocytosis. Which initial imaging is most appropriate in adults?...

Question

A 68-year-old man with suspected appendicitis has RLQ pain and leukocytosis. Which initial imaging is most appropriate in adults?

Accepted Answer

CT abdomen/pelvis with IV contrast

Answer

Transabdominal ultrasound only

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MRI for all adults

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CT without contrast only

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No imaging before OR

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Appendicitis Imaging